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Description

The Whitney is seeking a temporary Porter in the Facilities Department. The Porter will report to the Director of Facilities and the Facilities Operations Managers.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintaining the building’s appearance and cleanliness within the galleries, museum offices, restrooms, stairs/hallways and other behind-the-scenes areas; Set up Museum meetings and events; Operate heavy floor equipment as necessary; and Assist with any additional facilities related duties.

Able to perform outside work during inclement weather which may include snow removal and other related duties

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, early and evening hours

About the Whitney

The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.

EEO Statement

The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.